Sterile Processing Educator III - 140020

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California San Diego is looking for a Sterile Processing Educator III to oversee training and compliance in sterile processing. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant teaching experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health education and sterile processing. Responsibilities include delivering training programs and engaging in process improvement initiatives. This is an essential role in maintaining standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as an active Educator making lesson plans and training.
• Expertise in sterile processing operations.
• Certification preferred from NCCA accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation and resolve problems in sterile processing.
• Participate in quality assessment programs and process improvements.
• Develop educational strategies that ensure competency.

Skills

Health education expertise

Sterile processing knowledge

Training and teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

#140020 Sterile Processing Educator III

Extended Deadline: Wed 7/8/2026

DESCRIPTION

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced health education professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. The SPD Health Educator III applies training skills and technical experience to provide expertise, technical consultation, training, and problem resolution; ensures adherence to sterile processing policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; participates in continuous quality and safety assessment programs and process improvement initiatives; participates in the establishment of quality standards for sterilization, decontamination, and disposal of equipment and supplies. Responsible for training and supports educational strategies that develop competency; keeps up to date with advances in field. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Four (4) full years of current experience as an active Educator making lesson plans and teaching and training.
• Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge of all aspects of sterile processing operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Central Service Technician certification awarded by a NCCA accredited organization (e.g. IAHCSMM, CBSPD) preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, including drug screen and TB test.

PAY TRANSPARENCY ACT

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Misconduct means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace